Marines with Headquarters Battalion on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., prepare to raise the American flag for morning colors, Nov. 6. Colors is raised every morning at 8:00 a.m. and lowered at sundown. - Marines with Headquarters Battalion on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., prepare to raise the American flag for morning colors, Nov. 6. Colors is raised every morning at 8:00 a.m. and lowered at sundown.
A Marine smiles in a hospital bed after receiving a Purple Heart from Gen. Paul X. Kelley. He survived the barracks bombing of Beirut on Oct. 23, 1983. This years marks the 30th anniversary. - A Marine smiles in a hospital bed after receiving a Purple Heart from Gen. Paul X. Kelley. He survived the barracks bombing of Beirut on Oct. 23, 1983. This years marks the 30th anniversary.
Captain Joseph Foss during WWII. - Captain Joseph Foss during WWII.
Carlos Guerra, prior mortarman in the Marine Corps and current photographer on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., poses in Afghanistan with his camera during a deployment. Guerra brought his camera with him on every deployment. - Carlos Guerra, prior mortarman in the Marine Corps and current photographer on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., poses in Afghanistan with his camera during a deployment. Guerra brought his camera with him on every deployment.
Lance Corporal Brain Ramirez, administrative clerk on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., and assistant coach for the girls' youth soccer team, "The Galaxy Girls," leads his players in a lap around the practice field, Sept. 23. - Lance Corporal Brain Ramirez, administrative clerk on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., and assistant coach for the girls' youth soccer team, "The Galaxy Girls," leads his players in a lap around the practice field, Sept. 23.
Lance Corporal Luis Castro, adjutant clerk with Headquarters Battalion on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, questions a SHOCK student about his homework during the SHOCK class in Apple Valley, Sept. 15. - Lance Corporal Luis Castro, adjutant clerk with Headquarters Battalion on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, questions a SHOCK student about his homework during the SHOCK class in Apple Valley, Sept. 15.
A Stretch and Flex Program guide found throughout Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif. Performing various stretches reduces the risk of injury for anyone, no matter how active they are. - A Stretch and Flex Program guide found throughout Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif. Performing various stretches reduces the risk of injury for anyone, no matter how active they are.
A suicide prevention poster displaying a phone number service members can call for help. The lifeline answers calls 24 hours a day. - A suicide prevention poster displaying a phone number service members can call for help. The lifeline answers calls 24 hours a day.
Samson poses for a photo in his cammoflauge utilities while visting offices on base, Sep. 9. - Samson poses for a photo in his cammoflauge utilities while visting offices on base, Sep. 9.
Meri Walker, a volunteer organizer and quilter with the Quilts of Valor, gives Master Sgt. Frank Omarah, base inspector on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., a hug during MCLB Barstow's Welcome Home Heroes ceremony, Sept. 10. The Quilts of Valor helped sponsor the event and made quilts for Marines who have recently returned home from a tour overseas. - Meri Walker, a volunteer organizer and quilter with the Quilts of Valor, gives Master Sgt. Frank Omarah, base inspector on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., a hug during MCLB Barstow's Welcome Home Heroes ceremony, Sept. 10. The Quilts of Valor helped sponsor the event and made quilts for Marines who have recently returned home from a tour overseas.